In an op-ed for Politico on the 20th anniversary of the landmark legislation, Clinton estimated that 35 million Americans had taken advantage of FMLA by the time he left office and estimated that number had grown to 100 million by 2013. He also understood that the work he started with the FMLA was not yet finished. In that same op-ed, Clinton wrote, “Most advanced nations provide some form of paid family leave, and it’s helped, not hurt, their economies. A growing chorus is now working on how to make that dream a reality here, and they deserve our support.”

With some polls placing as many as 60 percent of women voters in her corner, Hilary Clinton is a powerhouse in her own right, delivering a strong message to female voters. But, President Clinton — with his record on women’s rights and his work to promote gender equality and empowerment for the Clinton Foundation — could be the ideal surrogate during the campaign. Here are some of the best quotes from Clinton on women’s rights:

1. “It's time for the full participation of women & girls in all aspects of society. #NoCeilings”

3. "Most advanced nations provide some form of paid family leave, and it’s helped, not hurt, their economies. A growing chorus is now working on how to make that dream a reality here, and they deserve our support."

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Clinton kicked his presidency off right and stressed the importance of parents being able to take protected family and medical leave by signing the FMLA as one of his first acts. He's continued to bring attention to the issue, even after leaving the White House.

4. "We also can't reward work and family unless men and women get equal pay for equal work."

Today the female unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 46 years. Yet, women still only earn about 75 cents for every dollar men earn. We must do better, by providing the resources to enforce present equal pay laws, training more women for high-paying, high-tech jobs, and passing the "Paycheck Fairness Act."

5. "I hope we have a woman president in my lifetime, and I think it would be a good thing for the world as well as for America."

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This might be the ultimate nod to President Clinton's feminist streak. According to a report by Agence France-Press, President Clinton told an audience in China two years ago that, while he didn't know whether his wife would run, he hoped to see a female president in his lifetime; the choice, however, would be hers to make.

"If that's what she wants to do, I will support her," Clinton said. "But if she decides for whatever reason she doesn't, I will support that."